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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-20
Not In Earnest.

TItAds DIINIustiI
Mother-"Lucy, hasn't Mr.. jerks pro-
posed yetP'
Lucy-"No not yet, ma"
Motner-"He helped you put on your
gloves last night"
Lucy Shaking her hesdl-"I know he
did, but there are six buttoas on the gloves
and when be buttonsd the fourth button
20 asked -~e u thai wssn't enough IL
oaly took him minute, II he had any
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-20
Almost an Accident.

Burlipgton Free Press
Train Hand-"See here where are you
go ne with that ax?'
Passepger-"Keep cool, young man. We
tip for sand Eiches at the next station"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-20

Mic HIGAE comes to the front with gold
specimens which the assays show are
richer than anything ever found.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-20

FITs.-Ali-nts stopped tree 81 d. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fats after 6rst days
use. Marvellous cure Ire stlse aud s. trial bot
tie free 70 Fit cases. Send {, Dr. Kline, 81 Arch
street. Philadelphia Pa.
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serious intentions 1t would have taken him
ba f our at least. 1 see he's only trih.ng
with my young affections"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
Drowned Near Bayside.

A sad drowning case occurred in the
Delaware Bay near Bayside Friday.
Charles Williams, aged about nineteen
years, was in sturgeon boat towed
by the schooner "Volant," when sud-
denly the slxiff sank, the strain part
ing the tow line, giving Williams and
his companions in the skiff little time
to escape. WIN. Bennett, who was with
Williams, was saved by Masken Ew
ing and another man who were on the
schooner, and who came to the rescue
at once. Mr.. Bennett states that Will
lians sank from sight almost in q
moment, and never rose to the surface.
The youth was a son of Anderson Will
liams, of Springtown, a respected col
ored man Of that place. He was in the
employ Of Maskell Ewing, and engaged
in sturgeon fishing.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
Died on the Cars.

1t was sad sight which met the
PIONEER reporter as he entered one
of the passenger cars at the West Jer-
sey depot Sunday morning upon the
arrival Of the morning train from Cam
den. Stretched across two seats was
the form of colored man cold in
death, while on the opposite side of
the car was weeping woman who by
his death had just been made widow.
The dead man was Morris Pierce, of
Camden, and his wife was the daugh-
ter of Charles Gould, of Gouldtowne
Mrs. Pierce told Coroner Bellows
and DIR. J. Sheppard that her husband
had been sick for a year past. and
Sunday morning had left his home
in Camden for visit at the house of
his father-in-law At Glassboro he
changed cars for this city, and hardly
became seated before he suddenly ex-
pired. The widow said that he was
80 years old and that he was a native
of Salem.
After examination DIR. Sheppard
declared that death was caused by dis
ease of heart and kidneys accompan-
led with dIopsy. The body was taken
in charge by undertaken Mcpherson,
and it was conveyed to the house of Mr..
Gould in Gouldtown.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
Important Decision.

After litigation of over fortenen
years the Green driven well patent has
just been declared valid by the United
States Supreme Court.
''We entered upon litigation which
has finally resulted in our favor" said
W. d. Andrews, ''in the Spring of 1872,
and while we have been fighting for
our rights the patent and reissue have
run out. That, however. will not re-
lieve those who have used the driven
well at any time during the existence
of the patent from the payment of
royalties. We are entitled to royalty
of $40 on each we'll in use throughout
the territory owned by us in the
United States. AS nearly as | can
reckon without an actual examination
of the books, there are between 300,
900 and 100000 wells which, under the
decision of the Supreme Court, will be
obliged to pay US $40 royalty. This
calcution is exclusive of $150,000 which
has already been collected in royalties. "
There are number of these wells in
this section, and many of our people
will be interested in the decision.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
THE JULY RACE.
The Executive Committee Decide
to Allow the Race to
Take Place.

President Tyler, of the Cumberland
County Agricultural and Horticultural
Society, called the Executive Commit
tee of that body together Friday
afternoon in Council chamber, to take
action as to whether Mr.. BENZ. F. Tuft,
of this city, should have a horse trot
on the Fair grounds on the Fourth of
July.
1t seems that Mr.. Tuft had pre-
viously gone to the Secretary of the
Society and had been encouraged by
him to go ahead with his preparation.
A resolution had previously been
passed by the Board giving the Score
tary the power to rent the grounds.
Upon the authority of the Secretary
Mr.. Tuft had gone to considerable ex-
pense in the way of advertising and
putting the track into proper repair.
All of the members were present and
considerable discussion was had over
the event. President Tyler was quite
much opposed to the trot as he be-
lieved with many others that the
Society would receive injury thereby.
Mr.. Baker, Mr.. Matlock and Others
strongly endorsed the idea and be,
lieved it would be to the best interests
of the Society to have a good horse
race on the grounds.
Mr.. Tuft made a statement that
every precaution should be made to
carry on the trot in a proper manner,
and that police should be present to
preserve the buildings.
Finally a vote was taken upon a
resolution to grant Mr. Tuft the use of
the grounds, and it resulted in tie
vote. President Tyler cast the decid-
ing vote in the negative.
Mr.. Stathems moved for a recon
sideration of the vote, and new reso-
luton was offered, granting Mr.. Tuft
the privilege of the ground for the
sum of $50 This was carried.
1t was ordered that the Secretary,
Mr.. Garrison, make the best possible
arrangements with Mr.. Nuremberg for
his five merry dogs which made such
an interesting race in this city last Fall.
The President and Secretary were
appointed committee to confer with
the railroad authorities and see if
arrangements could not be made for
special excursion rates for Fair days
the same as was given the Fair at
Woodstown and other places.
The Secretary said he had decided
to sell the privileges ON the last Wed
nesday in July.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
Sunday School Convention.

The Cumberland County Sunday
school Convention convened in the
Presbyterian Church at Vineland at
ten o'clock, Thursday morning. Rev
w. H. Coxson, pastor of the NJ. P.
Church, Millville, presided Two hun
dred and twenty delegates were pres
ent. The greater portion of the
morning session was occupied in a
discussion of the subject of "rhe Re-
latior. of the Sunday-school to the Tenn
perance Question" Rev. Geo. S. Sykes,
pastor of the Central M. E. Church,
Bridgeton, read paper in which he
held that the Sunday-school has the
same relation to the temperance ques-
ton that it holds to any question of
morals, of religion. Temperance
should be taught in the Sunday
schools" He argued this point at
length.
Rev. Henry E. Thomas, pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church at Green
wich, also discussed the question. He
said among other things, that 1.-The
cause of the rum curse was the appe-
tite and covetousness of Individuals
the appetite of the drinker, and the
covetousness of the rum-seller. Teach
temperance when it comes in connec-
ton with the regular Sunday-school
lesson Teach children true Goodness,
and there is no place for intemperance
or any other sin to creep in. Goodness
is the foundation for all true living.
Probably would never find a drunkard
in Sunday school; but you will find
liars, swearers, scandal mongers, Sab
bath breakers, etc, and il these sins
are overthrown, temperance will be
greatly assisted, as the former evils
eventually lead to the great sin of in
temperance. Fill the children full of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Satan
has no chance to get foot-hold."
County Secretary Wilson called the
roll of the townships, when favorable
reports of the Sunday-school work
were given.
At the afternoon session there was
an interesting song service. led by
Rev. Mr.. Stultz, pastor of the M. +.
Church. Bridgeton, and Mrs. Harvey,
of Vineland. Rev. Theo. l.. Gardiner,
pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church,
addressed the Convention on state
Work" Rev. Mr.. Clark, State Secre-
tary, spoke on the subject How to
Stop Leaks in the Sunday-school." He
made an able address.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
ARRESTED FOR THEFT.
Chas. D. Bateman Steals $40.

In Cedarville on Friday last, Chas. d.
Bateman, better known as doc"
Bateman, asked loan of $1.00 from
WIN. Wilson. The latter gave him a
$4,000 bill, and told him to get it
changed, and he could have the loan.
'sDoc'' went to G.. H. Bateman's drug
store ostensibly to get the change, but
Wilson was surprised to see him start
on run. Having a suspicion that
something was not right, he came to
Bridgeton and had a warrant sworn
out for Bateman. 1t seems that doc"
started and walked to this city, and
remained over night. Saturday morn
ing Bateman stepped into Mr.. J. d.
Johnson's omnibus to take the early
train for Philadelphia. He had hard
ly got seated when J. Danforth Filth
ian stepped into the bus, and arrested
him. Bateman was taken to the
Mayors Office, where officer Keen
served warrant ON him. Mr.. Wilson,
the gentleman who had been robbed,
confronted the victim and charged
him with stealing the money. Bateman
was indignant at the arrest, and de-
clared that he was Innocent. "Why,
dam it, Bill, said he, you know you
was drunk last night, and let me have
the money to keep for you" Wilson
then asked the prisoner why he ran
off with it, but Bateman made an un-
satisfactory reply The prisoner was
then taken before Esquire T. p. Riley,
of the Second ward, and after brief
hearing sent to Jail.
VIM. Wilson, the man from whom the
money was taken, is an oysterman in
the employ of Capt. Benz. Ogden, of
Cedarville. Chas. d. Bateman, the
accused, is son of one of the most
respectable citizens of Cedarville. He
hasn't the best of reputation, having
served term in prison for fraudulent
voting, in Salem few years since. He
is young man of good appearance,
and very cool demeanor. He claims
that his arrest was an outrage, and
that he did not intend to keep the
money, but was compelled to leave
hurriedly because of an engagement
which he made to play in game Of
base ball at Frederick, Maryland, to-
day. On being searched $1,000 was
found in Bateman's pockets, he hav-
ing only disposed of $1.00 of the twen-
ty. 1t was turned over to Mr.. Wilson.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
THE MAYORS COURT.
Frank Mead's Trial for Illegal
Liquor Selling.

For some time past there has been a
warrant out for the arrest of Frank
Mead, for selling liquors from his
pockets, and last Friday it was served
and he was given a hearing before the
Mayor. Charles E. Sheppard, City So
licitor, appeared for the city. Meade
was not represented by Counsel.
Josiah Frampus, was placed upon
the stand, and swore that on several
occasions Meade had sold him pint
and less of whisky from his pocket.
Particularly was this so on Sundays
Once in Harris Grove he sold him a
pint.
Frampus, was the only witness called
by Mr.. Sheppard, and Mr. Mead was
put upon the stand in his own defence.
He agreed that he was bad drinker
that he could drink a quart of liquor
every day and work under it. He
said that Frampus had often gotten
liquor of him but that he never paid
him a cent. That he had always
given it to him. On one occasion
Frampus had gotten down on his
knees and prayed almost for the
liquor. He agreed at the time that
Frampus said he had gotten liquor of
him, but swore positively that he had
never taken a cent for it.
During his cross examination Mr..
, Mead gave Mr.. Sheppard much in
formation about certain places which
was quite interesting to the relentless
prosecutor. After his testimony was
finished Mr.. Sheppard arose and said
to the Mayor thathe was inclined to be-
lieve the story of Frampus and that
Mead's own actions and story had
almost corroborated the fact. Heasked
that the Mayor find him guilty.
This the Mayor did and fined him
$50. co and $297 costs.
Friends came in and his fine was
paid and he was released.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02
The 15Oth Anniversary.

The Deertie1d Presbyterian Church
having reached its 150th anniversary,
it was decided at the annual meeting
of the congregation held April 27th, to
celebrate the occasion in an appro-
pirate manner At an adjourned meet
ing held May nth, Thursday, August
25th. was the date fixed for the cele-
ton, and it was decided to hold the
services in the present church build
ing. Various committees were ap-
pointed to look after the preparations
and make the necessary arrangements
and accommodations. No pains will
be spared to make the day one of real
enjoyment and profit to all participat-
ing. Anticipating a very large collec-
ton of people, it was decided to have
stands erected, where refreshments
can be procured for the supply Of the
inner man at reasonable prices. No
doubt arrangements will be made to
obtain horse feed in the same way. A
hack will probably be run to Husted's
Station on the West Jersey Railroad
to convey passengers to the Church for
the usual fare.
The services will consist of three
sessions, morning, afternoon and even
ing The morning service will COM
mence at TO- 80 o'clock, when histori-
cal sermon will be preached by the
pastor. In the afternoon there will be
several twenty-minute addresses, also
in the evening, together with short five
minute speeches. Additional instru-
ments will be added to the choir, which
body will furnish some choice vocal
and instrumental music. The former
pastors of the Church who are living
will be invited to be present and take
part in the services, beside number
of others are expected to be on the
ground and assist in the services. The
subjects cannot yet be announced, but
good time is looked forward to, and
a cordial welcome will be extended to
people ofevery denomination to attend
the celebration.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

The Burlington County Almshouse
report just published, shows a curious
state of affairs in that establishment.
The authorities have bought much
stuff that ought to have been produced
on the place, and nearly $100 worth of
whiskey, which has raised the ire Of
the Prohibitionists. One item in the
report is for thrashing wheat to the
amount of nearly sixty dollars. Grass
seed to the amount of nearly forty
dollars was also bought.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

Ex-Mayor Harry L. Slape, of Atlantic
City, died on Sunday night of an acute
attack of Bright's disease. He had
been for several years the City Solicitor
for Atlantic City, and was not only at
the head of the county Bar but was
one of the brightest young lawyers in
South Jersey. He was 40 years old,
and leaves widow and two children.
The national colors in front of bust
ness places are tied with Grape, and
business will suspend during the
funeral services tomorrow. The inter
ment will be at Pleasantville. The
City Council and officials will attend
in body.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

James L. Munson, of Ogdensburg,
Sussex county, enjoys the distinction
of having planted the first orchard of
peach trees in that county. He has
now an orchard of over 1900 trees.
To this he will add 1900 trees the
present Spring. When he first en-
barked in the enterprise many looked
upon it as a visionary scheme, and
were positive that the investment
would be a losing one from the start
The hundreds Of thriving peach Or
chards scattered throughout the coun-
ty demonstrate that Mr.. Munson's
experiment has been productive of
grand results.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

William Getz, is Il butcher in the
employ of Firman Willis, of Fairton.
On Saturday night last he came to
Bridgeton and became pretty well
saturated with beer. On his return
he stopped at the hous. Of Joseph
Terrell and got some hard cider. This
made him crazy drunk. He was in
company with two sailors who belong
to the crew of the Flying Dutchman"
which has been lying at Fairton. Getz
in heated conversation called one of
the sailors a liar and was Immediately
knocked down. Cries of Getz were
heard by Terrell and he responded
and dragged the attacking party off.
No arrests have been made.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

Joseph Richter, journeyman baker
employed in bakery at Jersey City,
committed suicide Saturday morning
by hanging himself to door in the
cellar. A batch of bread which he had
baked was burned, and he felt so badly
about it that he killed himself.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-06-02

The residence occupied by Mr.. Harry
Ware, No. 1870 Oak street, was struck
by lightning during the storm of
Saturday last. The electric fluid tore
a bracket off the cave, ran down the
wire to the verandah and split two Of
the posts. Mrs. Ware, who was in the
house at the time, felt the shock keenly
and was somewhat Frustrated from it's
effects.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-18
Pettis, Bassett&Co
WHAT THE BURGLARS ARE DOING.
They Are Busy Taking Advantages Of all OPP
portunities in and Around the City.

store in Franklin was burglarized Saturday
night by four men, three of whom were from
here Saturday evening the three young men
went down, and there met the fourth, Miller by
name. After several wagon loads Of goods had
been piled on the street, the marshal ran on the
men, and succeeded in arresting Miller The
three Indianapolis men, by shooting at him,
capped with several satchels full Of plumber. The
conductor on the morning passenger train south,
or the j., M. g. I. road, notined Superintendent
Travis that he passed the three men near South
port coming toward the city, and Captain Camp
bell and detective Bruce spent the gay below the
city hunting for the men, without success. They
are known, and will be arrested If they bring
their plutider to the city.
The residence of John 3. Powers, No. 227
South New Jersey street, was burglar
lied Saturday night, and a gold wasch
and a quantity of jewelry was taken. The
thieves effected an entrance by cutting a wire
screen a rear door. The unbearable heat is
furnishing thieves with splendid opportunity
hfths OF the residences left open the entire
night
Saturday evening patrolman Buscher found
q package OF dynamite and full set of burglar
tools secreted under some rubbish the circus
grounds south of the Vandalia freight depo.
Nv Buscher did not know what the dynamite
was. and carelessly carried it to the station
tho dangerous stuff brought into the building
and delivered it 20 Mr.. Beck. the gunsmith. Mr..
Beck said there was enough Of the explosive to
wreck large building
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-18
A NEW CHRISTIAN SOCIETY.
Service at Fourth Presbyterian Church of
an Organization of Young People.

Last night at tho Fourth Presbyterian Church
the service was the rollcall and conservation
service OF the Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor. These services are held monthly,
and the object Is to secure some expression of
renewed loyalty to Christ. When the roll is
called. the mere response the name il con-
sidered as o rsconsecration. The responses may
be a personal word of testimony, prayer, n
verse Of the Bible, orlany appropriate sentiment
As the roll was called last night nearly
forty responses were given 1t Is the
plan Of this society to commits their hymns to
memory, and sing without books The service
was new, there being other society in In
cianaDolis. There only few in the State.
In Illinois and the East there very many.
The total membership in the United States is
now 100000. The society originated in
1881 in New England in Congre
cational church. The object. as expressed
in Article III Of the constitution. is to promote
an earnest Christian life among its members, to
increase their mutual acquaintance, and to make
them more useful in the service Of God" In
other words. it is company of young people
handed together by pledge to read the Bible
daily. to be present in the prayer-meeting, and
every one to take part
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-18

T. B Goddard Manchester, Ene.; L. s. McNeff,
Brooklyn, Ind; Miss NJ f. Tiford, Martins
vile; l.. q. Matthews aud wife. Miss Florence
Matthews, Jeffersonvie; W. Fl. Smith. Brad
ford. Pa; II. n. Byeheld, Chicago.
Grand Hotel: VIM. o. Lee. Detroit; j. T.
Stah, Chicago W. r. Mcknight. Philadelphia:
w. J. Lockwood, New York; J. W. johnson,
Evansville; w. s. Christian, d. A. Kitley,
Noblesville; i. s. Harris. Cleveland; Grant
Lockwoo Anderson; A. g. Whitman. Tronton,
o.; 4. w. Landfear. Akron. o.; w. r. Kesseii,
Tuscola; John H. Crate, Terre Haute, S. w.
Keene, Evansville; J. ID. Hammond. New York.
Bates House: Il. ID. Hamilton. Syracuse. N,
r.; Morris Simm. Dayton; j. r. Baird, Hanover.
Mich; w. A. Buckley, Boston: j. nj. Steinert.
Greencastle; Walter ~. Shit, Frankfort; f. r.
Hudders, ST. Louis; Geo. +. Russell. Zanes-
vile, O.; s. o. Woods. Williamsport; Charles b.
Strickland. New Castle; Frank Griffith, New
York: J. b. Smith and wife, Columbus, O.; K.
+. Cottineham. Edward X. Neal, Noblesviile; G.
S, jackson, Peru; Thee. Debbs, Terre Haute.
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One day one of the officers OF the cooking
school came to one of the teachers with rather
splendid air. saying:
You are to have new pupil to-day, n young
friend of mine who graduated last year from
Vassar. She is very accomplished young
lady and think you will find her q valuable ad-
dition to the class She is girl Of quick COM
prehension and very bright"
The teacher bowed and prepared herself for
meeting pupil who would never get her meas
wrong, nor fail to tn niceities Of all Gu
linary philosophy. The first lesson OF the Vas
sar girl, who was a pretty and well-bred young
woman, was demonstration lesson on meat
cooking. She listened to the opening remarks
with interest She "begged pardon" to ask
what is skewerp and watched the teacher
with housewifey interest But presently,
Nov separate the fat from the lean," said the
teacher, and the other pupils began the task.
Poor Miss Vassar looked at the meat before her
in despair. She had never observed it in its I'M
cooked state before. There no help for it.
~ am sorry she said. sweetly, but won't
you please tell me which is the fat and which is
the lean?
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A Picture Party.
A
IRsaaklyn EARLE.

-HSaaE1yn Eagle.
duced this season with much success, and is
known as the Picture Party. The idea is that
cs an artist exhibiting the treasures of his
studio to his friends. A large gilt frame, sur
rounded with Graperies. is placed raised
stage at one end of suitable apartment. The
frame is covered by curtain. which, being
drawn aside, reveals living picture. This kind
Of an entertainment is much appreciated by
those who have objections to private theatricals.
The greatest success is obtained when popular
and well-known suitable subjects selected
for representation. Single figures show with
special effect; indeed, failure is only likely to
arise when too many figures are attempted in
ons picture. little skill and ingenuity in the
iation of the light will produce effective re-
sul